Fresh from celebrating its 50th anniversary, Palmares Ocean Living & Golf has continued planning for a golden future by becoming a member of the prestigious European Tour Destinations (ETD) network.
The iconic Algarve resort has enhanced its reputation as a market leader in Portuguese golf tourism by becoming the latest venue to join ETD, a global network of world-class golf destinations spanning 18 countries across three continents. Palmares now sits alongside some of the most celebrated resorts in the industry, including Costa Navarino in Greece, Quinta do Lago in Portugal and Terre Blanche in France.
The new partnership further reinforces Palmares’ growing international standing and places the Algarve resort among a select group of destinations recognized for delivering outstanding golf, residential and lifestyle experiences.
Palmares has established itself as an icon of tourism and golf in Portugal over the last five decades, keeping pace with the industry’s transformations and reinventing itself with vision and sophistication. What began as an 18-hole course in 1975 has evolved into an integrated luxury resort with 200 hectares of panoramic views of Meia Praia and the Alvor estuary. With facilities including a 27-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., an award-winning clubhouse, a five-star boutique hotel and 37 Signature Apartments, this Algarve resort is regarded among Portugal and Europe’s best golf destinations. Complementing its hospitality and leisure offering, the resort also presents a distinctive residential component, with premium plots and Signature Apartments, further elevating its appeal to those seeking investment opportunities or the prospect of living in a setting defined by over 300 days of sunshine per year.
Further good times lie ahead with the sales launch of a new portfolio of the new Signature Residences III by RCR Arquitectes for this quarter, sea view detached villas and the opening of the first JW Marriott hotel in Portugal in 2028 with its branded residences. The new association with European Tour Destinations further demonstrates Palmares’ ongoing dedication to deliver excellence across every aspect of its customer journey.
“Joining European Tour Destinations is another significant milestone for Palmares,” said Nuno Sepúlveda, co-CEO of Details, Portugal’s largest golf course operator that manages the resort’s golf course, accommodation and dining options. “This collaboration not only recognizes the quality of golf that the resort offers but also its broader lifestyle vision, and we are honoured to be part of a network that represents the very best in global golf.”
European Tour Destinations brings together some of the most prestigious golf and lifestyle resorts in Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. Many of its member venues are home to courses that consistently feature prominently in international rankings, reflecting the network’s commitment to excellence, quality and innovation within the game.
Ian Knox, head of European Tour Destinations, said: “We are delighted to welcome Palmares to our global network. With its spectacular setting, outstanding course design and commitment to delivering world-class experiences, the resort is a natural fit for the European Tour Destinations network. Palmares has some incredible plans for the future, and we’re excited to seeing this new partnership evolve and go from strength to strength over the coming years.”
Golfers, couples and groups currently staying at the resort can select from a wide range of luxurious accommodation including a choice of one, two or three-bedroom signature apartments or the chance to stay at the resort’s boutique five-star 20-room Palmares Beach House Hotel.
